A young group of teens stood on top of a rocky ledge, some fearful, some excited, some just egging their friends to jump. Their trepidations were warranted — it’s not every day you’re faced with a ...

Over the last decade, Tulum has blossomed into a major tourist destination along the Yucatán Peninsula. One of the main attractions are the thousands of cenotes that blanket Tulum, where people swim, ...

Considered sacred waters by the Mayans, the expansive El Gran Cenote is an underground cavern that is a refreshing antidote to the Tulum heat and sun. Here, you can swim, snorkel and dive amid some ...

John Donovan is a writer based in Atlanta. He writes on a range of topics including nature, health, history, and pop culture. In the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, on the southeastern shore of the ...

Nearby limestone can make the waters of cenotes' look especially blue. There are dozens of reasons to visit Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, from its white-sand beaches to its world-class resorts and ...

WHY IT RATES:Hacienda Chukum will be an exciting new attraction for Valladolid and Cancun visitors looking for a new experience in the Yucatan peninsula. -- Alex Temblador, TravelPulse Associate ...

If you ever wondered what an underwater Tim Burton film would look like, then Cenote Dos Ojos (Two Eyes Cenote) would be one for the freak-lovers. Dos Ojos is one of the most extensive dive sites in ...

Taking a vacation to a Breathless Resort is an experience in itself. However, getting out and exploring the surrounding area by your resort is ideal. Breathless Resorts highlights their Mexico ...

Some people come to Cancún to lay on the beach, but there's also adventure and culture aplenty. Here's where you can explore ancient history, underwater universes, and adrenaline-pumping action. Visit ...

For most people, scuba diving in Mexico is an exciting vacation adventure. For Fernando Calderon Gutierrez, it’s just another day at the (underwater) office. A postdoctoral research assistant at Texas ...